TJDS determines the criteria for fostering, decides which dogs are eligible for foster care, and appoints foster caregivers from a pre-approved list of trained providers. TJDS will require you to go fill out a foster application prior to being accepted as a foster parent. TJDS foster care volunteers may always refuse any specific request for any reason. TJDS staff will inform you of any medical treatments to be administered, the anticipated length of the foster-care period, the objectives of each particular placement (restoring to health, rearing to adoptable age, socialization, ect, and any other restrictions or expectations we may have.
You will be expected to keep the dog safe and secure, return it to TJDS when requested to do so, and not promise the animal to anyone, or imply that you have the authority to approve a potential adoption. TJDS retains ownership of all dogs placed in foster care, and will make all decisions regarding the adoption and placement of the dogs fostered.
TJDS cannot accommodate people fulfilling court ordered community service within the foster care program TJDS does not accept into this program those convicted of a violent crimes or crimes involving dog cruelty or neglect. Students seeking credit for school service requirements should speak with the foster care coordinator to discuss the program before proceeding.
Unless otherwise arranged TJDS is responsible for providing all food, bedding and vet care for all the dogs while it is in their care at home. The foster parent is responsible for transporting the dogs to and from TJDS for veterinary appiontments, surgery, behavior evaluations, vaccinations, ect. The foster parent may also be responsible for transporting the dogs to and from adoption events, and off-site training classes, at the foster care coordinator's discretion. Upon return your foster dog to TJDS you will be required to fill out a brief questionnaire about your foster dog's behavior and personality.
I have read and understand the statements above. I certify that all the information contained in this application is true and correct. I understand that although TJDS takes reasonable care to screen dogs for foster care placement it makes no guarantees relating to the dog's health, behavior or actions. I understand that I receive foster care dogs at my own risk and can decline to accept any dog for which TJDS has asked me to provide care. I acknowledge that TJDS is not responsible for any property damage or personal injury suffered by me, members of my household including my own animals, or any third parties during a foster placement and I assume liability to provide adequate controls to prevent such damage or injury.